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#2901
Soul filled with grease
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Hills-Vegas, NC
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Wow! Here I am in the middle of changing the gearing on my rig, and I check the posts to see this. Looks darn familiar ... and nice. I just removed all of the Shimano 600, Super Maxy crank, and butter-smooth 6-speed. don't worry, it's all being saved for a future project. This bike was donated to me after a recent theft of another bike. Changed everything to "touring" gearing, 48/36, nashbar moustaches, bar-end shift, 700c's, etc. The bike rides like a Cadillac, and makes my commute more fun each day. Now I have to get off the net and get this thing done; ride planned for the morning.
Edit photo: Finished the gearing. Morning ride was amazing today.
Edit photo: Finished the gearing. Morning ride was amazing today.
Last edited by mangosalsa; 05-17-08 at 04:00 PM.
#2903
Delusions of Grandeur
Join Date: May 2008
Location: East Texas
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Bikes: '92 Specialized Crossroads, '79 Schwinn Varsity, '72 Schwinn Speedster
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New commuter.
Here are a couple of pics of my new commuter.........I need to add a few things to make it a more comfortable and safer ride, but here's the start.
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#2905
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what model is the bag and rack? and would it fit trousers and a LS business shirt folded nicely?
thanks
#2906
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I finally have my new Marin Muirwoods 29er fully ready for commuting, so I'm celebrating by posting pictures (taken at dusk for authenticity).
Changes to the stock Muirwoods 29er setup:
I've got a pair of Crank Brothers Egg Beaters that will go on this bike next winter, but during the summer I'll be using it mostly for recreational family rides and quick trips to the market, so the stock platforms will do for now.
Changes to the stock Muirwoods 29er setup:
- Cut the handlebars down from the absurd 27 inches out of the box to about 23 inches wide
- Replaced the WTB Speed Sport SE saddle with a WTB Rocket V Comp
- Replaced the 300mm seatpost with a 400 mm Nashbar seatpost
- Added SKS P50 fenders (with custom front mount)
- Added Delta Universal Rack
- Added Mountain Mirrycle mirror
- Added black Original Incredibell
- Added Trek Incite 11i computer
- Added Cateye EL530 headlight
- Added Nite Rider 5.0 Taillight
- Added Novara Commuter rack trunk with Planet Bike Superflash Taillight
- Added generic black water bottle cage
- Added Propel Mandarin Orange flavored water
I've got a pair of Crank Brothers Egg Beaters that will go on this bike next winter, but during the summer I'll be using it mostly for recreational family rides and quick trips to the market, so the stock platforms will do for now.
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#2907
Commuter/Rider
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Just outside of Utica, NY
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Bikes: Trek 4500 Accessorised for dark morning commute.
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Trek Deluxe Back Trunk
I don't recall the make of the rack. It attaches to the seat post. You can remove it easily. If I had to do it again, I would go for the permanently installed rack because I rarely have removed it.
The computer is a cheap Sigma.
Ride On!
John
Last edited by JSFEcho; 05-23-08 at 08:41 AM.
#2908
kipuka explorer
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Hilo Town, East Hawai'i
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Bikes: 1994 Trek 820, 2004 Fuji Absolute, 2005 Jamis Nova, 1977 Schwinn Scrambler 36/36
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When you quote, please don't quote the photos as well. (especially several of them) Thanks
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#2911
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Actually, it's JFSEcho with the Pedro's Extra Dry Lube. Wicksey just quoted the picture. But I agree, what's up with that? And isn't there room in that massive rack trunk for the lube, degreaser, a complete tool set, kitchen sink, etc.?
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Quick access lube to keep yer chain purrrring? I can think of many times when mine got clacky as the load increased on a hill, and I was wishing I could give it a shot of lube on the fly.
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#2915
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Location: Brooklyn
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#2917
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#2918
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Sackville (School)/Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
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Bikes: 2004 Norco Wolverine (Blue) set up with Semi-Slicks. Mid-1970's Raleigh, converted to single seed, (soon to be) all white.
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#2919
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here's my commuter that I put together with an old Schwinn World Sport frameset, crazy stem, mismatched 700c wheels, internal-gear (nexus 8) and random parts like upside-down handlebars from an old schwinn:
oops. The seat hardware was on wrong and it moved :/
Here's another pic:
Sorry about the crappy pics. I need decent brakes and maybe levers if anyone has anything, or any recommendations...
oops. The seat hardware was on wrong and it moved :/
Here's another pic:
Sorry about the crappy pics. I need decent brakes and maybe levers if anyone has anything, or any recommendations...
#2920
Commuter/Rider
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Location: Just outside of Utica, NY
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Actually, it is attached to the seatbag. It has never fallen off. I used to keep it in the big bag, but it tends to leak - bad for the work attire.
If I ride on the weekend at my camp, I don't bring the big bag.
Also, having it handy all the time reminds me to lube the chain (I'm not good at remembering that stuff).
Ride on!
#2921
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[QUOTE=BikeTales;6735322]here's my commuter that I put together with an old Schwinn World Sport frameset, crazy stem, mismatched 700c wheels, internal-gear (nexus 8) and random parts like upside-down handlebars from an old schwinn:
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either way, the angle of that saddle makes my peen hurt.
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either way, the angle of that saddle makes my peen hurt.
#2922
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#2924
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Is it a redband? How do you like it? My lust for a nexus 8 redband hub is tempered by my experience as a Nuvinci early adopter. Not that I think the Nuvinci sucks, but it is a niche product. Nexus 8 hub has a broader application potential.
#2925
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It's not the redband. I like it a lot though. I don't even have a derailleur bike right now, just that one and a single-speed. The only drawback is the shifter, which is really only made to work on a straight bar, but there are other shifter options available. It shifts quickly and smoothly and has a good range. I feel like I need to change my front chain ring though,to a little bit larger size, because I find myself shifting back and forth between certain gears often.
pretty easy to set up though, and maintenance free. I never cared for derailleurs anyway. friction makes me anxious.
pretty easy to set up though, and maintenance free. I never cared for derailleurs anyway. friction makes me anxious.